Column: The Promises and Perils of Geoengineering
It’s tragic and frightening that we’ve reached a point where “geoengineering” is proposed as necessary to slow or reverse global heating. Many refer to it as an “emergency brake” or “last ditch effort.” The real solution is to stop extracting and burning fossil fuels and to protect and restore natural ecosystems — something we should […]
Hwy 3 closed near Creston due to motor vehicle collision
On May 21, 2025, at 6:30 a.m., emergency crews, along with Creston RCMP remain at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision on Hwy 3, 1 km east of Canyon Lister Road, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy. “Emergency crews will be remaining at the scene for most of today, with a full closure of […]
Affordable housing project in Fruitvale now accepting applications
The Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society is pleased to announce their new affordable 31- unit housing project in Fruitvale, Blizzard Mountain Place, is now accepting applications for tenancy through the BC Housing Registry. Blizzard Mountain Place will provide affordable rental housing for low to moderate income households with limited assets (not including registered funds like […]
DriveSmartBC: Traffic Lights Not Working
Question: With all the power outages in the past few weeks there have been a lot of intersections where traffic lights are out. Would you please remind everyone of the 4-way stop procedure that it seems most have forgotten or never learned. Oddly enough, this seems to be a difficult task for many drivers. Perhaps […]
Stage 1 water conservation measures in effect for all RDCK water systems
Effective Sunday, June 1, 2025, mandatory Stage 1 water conservation measures will be implemented across all Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) water systems. These measures will remain in place from June 1 through September 30. Stage 1 may increase to one of three additional stages should demand increase significantly, hot and dry weather persists, […]
Wildsight commends BC Timber Sales promise to protect caribou habitat
Wildsight is applauding BC Timber Sales for its commitment to pause new development in forests that are critical to the ongoing survival of endangered deep-snow caribou in the Revelstoke-Shuswap region. The decision, which was communicated to Wildsight via email, will help safeguard the future of the Columbia North caribou herd, one of the last remaining […]
Horsing around with Trail RCMP
On Saturday, May 18, at 7:52 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to two horses wandering along Highway 22A near the Patterson Border Crossing, in Rossland,, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The officer located the two horses who were grazing in the ditch on the side of the highway. The […]
Trail RCMP seeking information about break, enter, and theft at Rossland museum
On Sunday, May 18, at 11:38 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report of a break, enter, and theft that occurred at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre located in the 1000 block of Highway 3B, in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said items included a laser […]
UPDATE: RCMP request public assistance in matter of home invasion in Rossland residence
Update: This matter is still under investigation by the Trail RCMP. Trail RCMP officers are looking to identify a second suspect, a third individual, and the vehicle believed to be involved in this incident. The vehicle used during the incident is described as a dark coloured truck with a canopy and a loud exhaust. The […]
Trail Memorial Centre harnesses expended heat into energy savings
The City of Trail is turning up the heat on energy savings with a cutting-edge project that’s harnessing the excess heat from the Trail Memorial Centre’s ice rinks and transforming it into a valuable resource. The HVAC Recovery Project will replace and upgrade the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems within the Trail Memorial Centre […]
